This is very similar to the other lemon basil I am growing, except the leaves are slightly smaller. So far, it seems to be really thriving in the heat (has been over 100), but we will see how it holds up once we hit 115.. It has a great smell and taste (almost like lemon candy!I thought it would be more hairy, but I suppose that's a good thing, since most people don't like hair in their food.I will be growing this again and again